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We’re covering the death of the leader of ISIS, fears of “mafia” activity on the island of Corsica and German election results.We’re covering the death of the leader of ISIS, fears of “mafia” activity on the island of Corsica and German election results.
President Trump said on Sunday that a commando raid in Syria had resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State. His likely successor was also killed.President Trump said on Sunday that a commando raid in Syria had resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State. His likely successor was also killed.
“Last night, the United States brought the world’s No. 1 terrorist leader to justice,” the president said in a national address from the White House.“Last night, the United States brought the world’s No. 1 terrorist leader to justice,” the president said in a national address from the White House.
Mr. al-Baghdadi was chased to the end of a tunnel “whimpering and crying and screaming all the way” as he was pursued by U.S. forces, said Mr. Trump. Mr. al-Baghdadi, who had three of his children with him, then detonated a suicide vest, killing himself and the children, Mr. Trump said.Mr. al-Baghdadi was chased to the end of a tunnel “whimpering and crying and screaming all the way” as he was pursued by U.S. forces, said Mr. Trump. Mr. al-Baghdadi, who had three of his children with him, then detonated a suicide vest, killing himself and the children, Mr. Trump said.
Details: The C.I.A. was tipped off to Mr. al-Baghdadi’s location following the arrest and interrogation of one of his wives and a courier this summer. The agency then worked closely with Iraqi and Kurdish intelligence officials to monitor his movements.Details: The C.I.A. was tipped off to Mr. al-Baghdadi’s location following the arrest and interrogation of one of his wives and a courier this summer. The agency then worked closely with Iraqi and Kurdish intelligence officials to monitor his movements.
But Mr. Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw American forces from northern Syria disrupted the meticulous planning and forced Pentagon officials to press ahead with a risky night raid.But Mr. Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw American forces from northern Syria disrupted the meticulous planning and forced Pentagon officials to press ahead with a risky night raid.
Go deeper: Our ISIS correspondent, Rukmini Callimachi, started interviewing people who had interacted with Mr. al-Baghdadi in 2015, to create a portrait of the leader of the deadly terrorist organization.Go deeper: Our ISIS correspondent, Rukmini Callimachi, started interviewing people who had interacted with Mr. al-Baghdadi in 2015, to create a portrait of the leader of the deadly terrorist organization.
“In all, I’ve spoken to 17 people who knew him, including his teachers, his childhood friends, his aides and three of the Yazidi girls he raped,” she noted in a tweet.“In all, I’ve spoken to 17 people who knew him, including his teachers, his childhood friends, his aides and three of the Yazidi girls he raped,” she noted in a tweet.
Boeing lobbied for and helped shape new legislation last year that essentially undercut the government’s role in approving the design of new airplanes, a Times investigation reveals.Boeing lobbied for and helped shape new legislation last year that essentially undercut the government’s role in approving the design of new airplanes, a Times investigation reveals.
When the bill was being written, the Federal Aviation Administration and a labor group representing agency inspectors raised concerns that the new rules could compromise safety.When the bill was being written, the Federal Aviation Administration and a labor group representing agency inspectors raised concerns that the new rules could compromise safety.
Weeks after the law was passed, a Boeing 737 Max jet crashed off the coast of Indonesia, killing everyone onboard. After a second Max crashed in Ethiopia less than five months later, the 737 Max was grounded.Weeks after the law was passed, a Boeing 737 Max jet crashed off the coast of Indonesia, killing everyone onboard. After a second Max crashed in Ethiopia less than five months later, the 737 Max was grounded.
Now, as Boeing tries to emerge from the crisis, lawmakers are scrutinizing flaws in the new rules.Now, as Boeing tries to emerge from the crisis, lawmakers are scrutinizing flaws in the new rules.
How we know: The Times interviewed more than 50 regulators, industry executives, congressional staff members and lobbyists, and examined drafts of the bill and federal documents.How we know: The Times interviewed more than 50 regulators, industry executives, congressional staff members and lobbyists, and examined drafts of the bill and federal documents.
What’s next? Boeing’s chief executive, Dennis Muilenburg, will testify before Congress this week for the first time since the two crashes.What’s next? Boeing’s chief executive, Dennis Muilenburg, will testify before Congress this week for the first time since the two crashes.
A killing in broad daylight on the morning of Sept. 12 may represent a tipping point for residents of Corsica, who are increasingly frustrated by the presence of organized crime on the idyllic island and the lack of law enforcement action.A killing in broad daylight on the morning of Sept. 12 may represent a tipping point for residents of Corsica, who are increasingly frustrated by the presence of organized crime on the idyllic island and the lack of law enforcement action.
Details: Massimu Susini, a 36-year-old environmental activist, militant nationalist, athlete and restaurateur, was killed by an assassin hiding in the bushes with telescopic sight. The presumed getaway car was later found incinerated, as has happened in similar cases.Details: Massimu Susini, a 36-year-old environmental activist, militant nationalist, athlete and restaurateur, was killed by an assassin hiding in the bushes with telescopic sight. The presumed getaway car was later found incinerated, as has happened in similar cases.
In this case, the usual Corsican reaction — that the dead man somehow deserved it — has been absent. His funeral drew several thousand on an island with a population of only 330,000.In this case, the usual Corsican reaction — that the dead man somehow deserved it — has been absent. His funeral drew several thousand on an island with a population of only 330,000.
Background: Prosecutors say that local gangs and crime bosses have infiltrated government in many parts of the island: Four mayors have been killed in 20 years, as have the head of the bar association, the head of Ajaccio’s chamber of commerce and other businessmen.Background: Prosecutors say that local gangs and crime bosses have infiltrated government in many parts of the island: Four mayors have been killed in 20 years, as have the head of the bar association, the head of Ajaccio’s chamber of commerce and other businessmen.
Corsica is France’s homicide capital.Corsica is France’s homicide capital.
The far-right Alternative for Germany party on Sunday celebrated a strong showing in the former Communist East, more than doubling its support in a state election held two weeks after an attack on a synagogue that some tied to the party’s use of hateful language.The far-right Alternative for Germany party on Sunday celebrated a strong showing in the former Communist East, more than doubling its support in a state election held two weeks after an attack on a synagogue that some tied to the party’s use of hateful language.
The party, known by its German initials AfD, has no hope of governing, since other parties have ruled out cooperating with it. But it could further strengthen the power of Björn Höcke, the party’s leader in Thuringia and its most notorious figure.The party, known by its German initials AfD, has no hope of governing, since other parties have ruled out cooperating with it. But it could further strengthen the power of Björn Höcke, the party’s leader in Thuringia and its most notorious figure.
Details: AfD won 23.5 percent of the vote in Thuringia, according to preliminary returns, up from 10.6 percent in 2014.Details: AfD won 23.5 percent of the vote in Thuringia, according to preliminary returns, up from 10.6 percent in 2014.
Context: In western Germany, the AfD has flatlined and seems close to imploding. But in the east, it has become deeply embedded at a grass-roots level.Context: In western Germany, the AfD has flatlined and seems close to imploding. But in the east, it has become deeply embedded at a grass-roots level.
It’s been just over a year since The Times started its Dispatches series where our team of global correspondents share a unique take on an often fleeting moment in a particular place.It’s been just over a year since The Times started its Dispatches series where our team of global correspondents share a unique take on an often fleeting moment in a particular place.
So far, they’ve covered suicidal dogs, chic bees, icy marathons and South Korean grandmothers, above, learning to read. Discover more here.So far, they’ve covered suicidal dogs, chic bees, icy marathons and South Korean grandmothers, above, learning to read. Discover more here.
Truck deaths: A 25-year-old man was charged with manslaughter and a trafficking conspiracy in connection with the 39 bodies that were found in a refrigerated truck in England, the police said. The bodies were initially identified as Chinese citizens, but some groups have said some of the victims may have been from Vietnam.Truck deaths: A 25-year-old man was charged with manslaughter and a trafficking conspiracy in connection with the 39 bodies that were found in a refrigerated truck in England, the police said. The bodies were initially identified as Chinese citizens, but some groups have said some of the victims may have been from Vietnam.
Catholic Church: A gathering of bishops at the Vatican recommended that Pope Francis allow the ordination of married men as priests in the Amazon region, which would lift a roughly 1,000-year-old restriction and potentially revolutionize the priesthood.Catholic Church: A gathering of bishops at the Vatican recommended that Pope Francis allow the ordination of married men as priests in the Amazon region, which would lift a roughly 1,000-year-old restriction and potentially revolutionize the priesthood.
Snapshot: Above, “The Mocking of Christ,” a medieval masterpiece. For years, it hung near the kitchen of an older Frenchwoman before being recognized as a work by the Italian artist Cimabue. It was auctioned on Sunday in France for 24.2 million euros ($26.8 million). It was the first work in living memory believed to have been painted by Cimabue to sell at auction.Snapshot: Above, “The Mocking of Christ,” a medieval masterpiece. For years, it hung near the kitchen of an older Frenchwoman before being recognized as a work by the Italian artist Cimabue. It was auctioned on Sunday in France for 24.2 million euros ($26.8 million). It was the first work in living memory believed to have been painted by Cimabue to sell at auction.
“Haunted” eBay: An artist started collecting screenshots of the spooky paraphernalia items sold online, from a haunted doll to an enchanted coin.“Haunted” eBay: An artist started collecting screenshots of the spooky paraphernalia items sold online, from a haunted doll to an enchanted coin.
Kanye West: The rapper released a gospel album, “Jesus Is King,” after a series of missed deadlines.Kanye West: The rapper released a gospel album, “Jesus Is King,” after a series of missed deadlines.
What we’re reading: This essay in 1843, a magazine by The Economist. “It takes you inside the gilded Aspen Institute, which has been described as celebrity summer camp meets liberal-arts college,” writes Alisha Haridasani Gupta, of our Briefings team. “The article, peppered with juicy sightings, questions whether the institute can help counter growing populism around the world.”What we’re reading: This essay in 1843, a magazine by The Economist. “It takes you inside the gilded Aspen Institute, which has been described as celebrity summer camp meets liberal-arts college,” writes Alisha Haridasani Gupta, of our Briefings team. “The article, peppered with juicy sightings, questions whether the institute can help counter growing populism around the world.”
Cook: A happy accident resulted in this recipe for sweet and salty peanut butter-miso cookies.Cook: A happy accident resulted in this recipe for sweet and salty peanut butter-miso cookies.
Watch: The director Robert Eggers discusses how he created an elliptical collage of images to achieve a dreamlike sensibility for a scene in “The Lighthouse.”Watch: The director Robert Eggers discusses how he created an elliptical collage of images to achieve a dreamlike sensibility for a scene in “The Lighthouse.”
Go: In a revival of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf,” a team of actresses takes onstage symbiosis to a radiant new level of both reliance and defiance.Go: In a revival of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf,” a team of actresses takes onstage symbiosis to a radiant new level of both reliance and defiance.
Listen: Barely out of her teens, the musician King Princess is sorting things out for herself, and human inconstancy isn’t bound by gender.Listen: Barely out of her teens, the musician King Princess is sorting things out for herself, and human inconstancy isn’t bound by gender.
Smarter Living: With greater voice control, a more useful Reminders app and an offline phone finder, the new iOS 13 is filled with hidden gems.Smarter Living: With greater voice control, a more useful Reminders app and an offline phone finder, the new iOS 13 is filled with hidden gems.
We also have tips on how to pack your wallet for a trip to Europe.We also have tips on how to pack your wallet for a trip to Europe.
The antiquated system that controls the U.S. nuclear arsenal quietly got a long-awaited update this summer — eliminating the use of eight-inch floppy disks that are roughly 50 years old.The antiquated system that controls the U.S. nuclear arsenal quietly got a long-awaited update this summer — eliminating the use of eight-inch floppy disks that are roughly 50 years old.
Proving that the technological past — like the future — is not evenly distributed, floppy disks have hung around far longer than most people would have expected. Norway’s nationalized health plan, which once distributed thousands of 3.5-inch disks to physicians every month, phased them out only a few years ago.Proving that the technological past — like the future — is not evenly distributed, floppy disks have hung around far longer than most people would have expected. Norway’s nationalized health plan, which once distributed thousands of 3.5-inch disks to physicians every month, phased them out only a few years ago.
The floppy disk was created by IBM in 1971, with its name derived from a magnetic disk enclosed in a flexible plastic envelope. Initial versions could hold about 175 KB of data. The disks shrank over time — from eight inches to 5.25 inches to 3.5 inches — then abruptly fell out of favor, most notably when the iMac debuted without a disk drive in 1998.The floppy disk was created by IBM in 1971, with its name derived from a magnetic disk enclosed in a flexible plastic envelope. Initial versions could hold about 175 KB of data. The disks shrank over time — from eight inches to 5.25 inches to 3.5 inches — then abruptly fell out of favor, most notably when the iMac debuted without a disk drive in 1998.
The disks haven’t been manufactured for several years, but are still available on Amazon and from specialty retailers. The idea of them, however, endures as the “save” icon in many modern apps and other software.The disks haven’t been manufactured for several years, but are still available on Amazon and from specialty retailers. The idea of them, however, endures as the “save” icon in many modern apps and other software.
That’s it for this briefing. See you next time.That’s it for this briefing. See you next time.
— Melina— Melina
Thank youAlisha Haridasani Gupta helped compile today’s briefing. Mark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford provided the break from the news. Adam Pasick, on the Briefings team, wrote today’s Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.Thank youAlisha Haridasani Gupta helped compile today’s briefing. Mark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford provided the break from the news. Adam Pasick, on the Briefings team, wrote today’s Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.
P.S.• We’re listening to “The Daily.” Our latest episode is about the zeal of Bernie Sanders’s supporters. • Here’s today’s Mini Crossword puzzle, and a clue: Ingredient in a caprese salad (five letters). You can find all our puzzles here. • The “Modern Love” Amazon series that was inspired by the long-running New York Times column has been renewed for a second season.P.S.• We’re listening to “The Daily.” Our latest episode is about the zeal of Bernie Sanders’s supporters. • Here’s today’s Mini Crossword puzzle, and a clue: Ingredient in a caprese salad (five letters). You can find all our puzzles here. • The “Modern Love” Amazon series that was inspired by the long-running New York Times column has been renewed for a second season.